PSNI security alert Newry: Homes evacuated in Drumgullion Avenue area

By Philip Bradfield
Published 1st Jan 2024, 17:07 BST
Updated 1st Jan 2024, 20:12 BST
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Homes in Newry have been evacuated while police deal with a security alert.

Police said they are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry this afternoon, Monday 1 January.

The statement was released about 5pm.

Police said a number of homes have been evacuated and asked road users to avoid the area at this time.

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Police are attending a security alert at Drumgullian Avenue in Newry. A general view of the area from Googlemaps.Police are attending a security alert at Drumgullian Avenue in Newry. A general view of the area from Googlemaps.
Police are attending a security alert at Drumgullian Avenue in Newry. A general view of the area from Googlemaps.

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan said that the security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area is causing major disruption for residents who have been evacuated on New Years Day.

Cllr Feehan said: “Residents in Drumgullion Avenue are experiencing significant disruption following the discovery of a suspicious object today. A number of homes have been evacuated forcing people to make emergency arrangements on New Year’s Day - it’s totally unacceptable.

“This is the last thing that anyone in this community wants or needs. I would urge residents to bear with emergency services as they make the area safe as quickly as possible.

“We will continue to liaise with police to ensure that local people can return home as soon as possible.”